Important Operation Safety Information - GE Giraffe Blue Spot PT Lite Operation, Maintenance And Service Manual

Important Operation Safety Information

WARNING:
Do not use the Giraffe Blue Spot PT Lite in the presence of flammable anesthetics (e.g. ether)
mixture with air or with oxygen or nitrous oxide which can support combustion; a possible
explosion hazard exists under these conditions.
WARNING:
Blue light can hinder clinical observations by masking skin color changes, such as cyanosis.
WARNING:
Do not block the power cord plug. It may be needed for emergency power shutoff.
WARNING:
Prolonged exposure to any phototherapy light may cause eye damage. Prolonged stay in the area
irradiated by the phototherapy equipment may cause some effects on the operator. Never look
directly at the light. Infants should wear eye protection during therapy. Take care to protect the
eyes of infants adjacent to the treatment area.
WARNING:
Regularly measure the bilirubin levels of infants receiving phototherapy according to hospital
policy and procedure.
WARNING:
All phototherapy methods have possible risks including, but not limited to bronze baby syndrome,
diarrhea (loose green stool), hyperpigmentation-reddening, skin blistering (oxidative tissue
damage), skin irritation(rashes), water loss, and dehydration. Monitor the baby closely for signs of
these conditions during phototherapy.
WARNING:
Bilirubin photoisomers may cause toxic effects.
WARNING:
Porphyrins are by-products of the photochemical break down of the bilirubin molecule. In some
cases, exposure of porphyrins to phototherapy may result in localized reddening of the infant's
skin. Therefore, skin assessment is indicated with all types of phototherapy.
WARNING:
Take appropriate measures to maintain the patient's fluid balance while administering
phototherapy.
WARNING:
To avoid patient injury, do not mount the system while a patient occupies the bed.
WARNING:
To avoid the risk of electrical shock, the system must only be connected to a supply mains with
protective earth.
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